Saturday
December 11
Saints
14 records
Pope Saint Damasus ISaintHe came from a pious family, with his father being a priest in Rome and serving in the church of Saint Laurence.Rome, ItalySaint Daniel the StyliteSaintBorn in 409 in Maratha, Syria, Daniel entered the monastic life at a very young age, joining the monastery at Samosata on the Upper…Maratha, SyriaSaint Sabinus of PiacenzaSaintHe is recognized as a friend and confidant of Saint Ambrose of Milan and played a significant role in the religious and ecclesiastical…PiacenzaSaint Masona of MéridaSaintHe received his education at the monastery associated with the Basilica of Saint Eulalia, where he showed exceptional piety and intelligence…MéridaMartyrs of Saint AuxboisSaintMartyrThe Martyrs of Saint Auxbois, also known as Fuscian, Gentian, and Victoricus, were Christian missionaries who spread the faith in Gaul…Saint AuxboisSaint Apseus of ArbelaSaintMartyrHe was born in Arbela, Persia, and little is known about his early life.ArbelaSaint FidwetenSaintBorn in an era when historical records were not as well-documented, not much is known about his early life or family background.Saint PensSaintAlthough little information about him has survived, there are several traditions and practices associated with him that reflect his…Saint Aithalas of ArbelaSaintHe was born in Arbela, Persia, in the fourth century and initially served as a pagan priest.ArbelaSaint Cian of WalesSaintBorn in Wales, he dedicated his life to serving God and embodying the principles of faith, courage, and solitude.WelshSaint Eutychius the MartyrSaintMartyrUnfortunately, very little information has survived about his life, making it challenging to construct a comprehensive biography.Saint BarsabasSaintAlthough not much is known about his early life, it is believed that he was born in Persia, which is modern-day Iran.PersianSaint María Maravillas de JesúsSaintBaptized at eight days old, she received Confirmation in 1896 and First Holy Communion in 1902, nurtured from childhood in a pious…Madrid, SpainSaint SavinoSaintSaint Savino , bishop of Piacenza At Piacenza, Saint Savino , bishop, who called whole crowds to faith in Christ, established monasteries…
Blesseds
18 records
Blessed Hugolinus MagalottiBlessedAs a young man, he enjoyed a life of privilege and wealth.Camerino, ItalyBlessed Martino de MelgarBlessedHe was the commander of the Mercedarian convent of Santa Maria in Burgos, Spain.Blessed Martín Lumbreras PeraltaBlessedHe was born on December 8, 1598, in Zaragoza, Spain.Zaragoza, SpainBlessed Dominic YanezBlessedProfile: Mercedarian friar in the convent of Santa Caterina in Toledo, Spain.Blessed Arthur BellBlessedHe dedicated his life to serving God and became an influential figure in the Catholic Church during a period of intense persecution of…Temple Broughton, Worcestershire, EnglandBlessed Pilar Villalonga VillalbaBlessedShe dedicated her life to her faith and was an active member of Catholic Action in the Archdiocese of Valencia.Valencia, SpainBlessed Jerome RanuzziBlessedHe was born into a noteworthy middle-class family, with his father later receiving a noble rank.Sant’Angelo, Vado, Pesaro-Urbino, ItalyBlessed David of HimmerodBlessedHe pursued his studies in Paris, France, where he developed a deep spiritual inclination.Florence, ItalyBlessed Severin OttBlessedHe was born in 1627 and dedicated his life to deepening his prayer life and fostering a strong devotion to the Virgin Mary.GermanyBlessed Jean LaurensBlessedHe was born in 1548 in Miskom, Kortenaken, Vlaams, Brabant, Flanders (in modern Belgium).Miskom, Kortenaken, Vlaams, Brabant, Flanders (in modern Belgium)Blessed Melchor Sánchez PérezBlessedHe was born in 1599 in Granada, Spain.Granada, SpainBlessed Franco of SienaBlessedHis profound conversion began near Sartiano, Italy, where he was struck…Grottoes-Siena, ItalyBlessed DavidBlessedBlessed David , monk In the monastery of Himmerod near Trier in Germany, Blessed David , monk, who, weak in body, was received at Clairvaux…Blessed Girolamo da Sant’Angelo in VadoBlessedBlessed Girolamo da Sant’Angelo in Vado , Servite priest At Sant’Angelo in Vado always in the Marches, Blessed Girolamo da Sant’Angelo in…Blessed María del Pilar Villalonga VillalbaBlessedBlessed María del Pilar Villalonga Villalba , virgin and martyr of Spain At El Saler near Valencia in Spain, Blessed María del Pilar…Blessed Francis BellBlessedBlessed Francis Bell , Franciscan priest and martyr of England At London in England, Blessed Francis Bell , priest of the Order of Friars…Blessed Ugolino MagalottiBlessedBlessed Ugolino Magalotti , Franciscan tertiary and hermit In the territory of Camerino in the Marches, Blessed Ugolino Magalotti , hermit…Blessed Franco LippiBlessedBlessed Franco Lippi , Carmelite hermit At Siena, Blessed Franco Lippi , hermit of the Carmelite Order , famous for his great austerity of…
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